On Safety: What an ETS and National Emphasis Program on COVID-19 are likely to look like

A lot of rumors are floating around regarding a potential OSHA emergency temporary standard and a National Emphasis Program enforcement action related to COVID-19.

Lawmakers reintroduce bill on preventing workplace violence in health care, social services

Washington — A bipartisan group of House lawmakers has reintroduced the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act.

House lawmakers reintroduce Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

Washington — A bipartisan group of House lawmakers has reintroduced the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act in an effort to establish “a pregnant worker’s clear-cut right to reasonable workplace accommodations.”

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